• Velvet Goldmine (1998) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 7.00/10 from 38000 votes

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Synopsis

London, 1971 - Flower Power is on the wane and floundering hippie troubadour Brian Slade feels old-fashioned and out of step until he experiences the raw power of rock musician and exhibitionist Curt Wild at a live concert. Smitten and inspired, Slade rises from the ashes of fussy brocade, reincarnating as the ambiguous pop-rock God/dess of platinum dust and phoenix feathers, Maxwell Demon.

His alluring androgynous imagery and the seductive sounds his 'glitter rock' seduce teenagers across the world, offering refuge for the weird and unwanted with the promise of an everything-goes hedonism. At the height of his fame and cultural influence, he plots his sensational demise to escape, alienating his fans and falling into obscurity.

On the 10th anniversary of the character assassination, journalist Arthur Stuart investigates Slade's disappearance, forcing him to revisit his own confusing teenage identity crisis and rebirth mirroring that of his idol Brian Slade.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Velvet Goldmine
	Needle in the Camel's Eye	Brian Eno: Writer Brian Eno: Performer
	Hot One	Nathan Larson: Writer Shudder to Think: Performer
	People Rockin' People	Nathan Larson: Writer Nathan Larson: Performer
	Avenging Annie	Andy Pratt: Writer Andy Pratt: Performer
	Coz I Luv You	Noddy Holder: Writer Slade: Performer
	The Fat Lady of Limbourg	Brian Eno: Writer Brian Eno: Performer
	A Little of What You Fancy Does You Good!	Fred W. Leigh: Writer Lindsay Kemp: Performer
	Tutti Frutti	Little Richard: Writer
	Do You Want to Touch Me (Oh, Yeah!)	Gary Glitter: Performer
	Band of Gold	Ron Dunbar: Performer Freda Payne: Performer
	2HB	Bryan Ferry: Writer Thom Yorke: Vocal
	Sebastian	Steve Harley: Writer Jonathan Rhys Meyers: Vocal
	T.V. Eye	David Alexander: Writer Ewan McGregor: Vocal
	The Ballad of Maxwell Demon	Craig Wedren: Writer Shudder to Think: Performer Jonathan Rhys Meyers: Vocal
	The Whole Shebang	Grant Lee Phillips: Writer
	Symphony No. 6 in A Minor
	Ladytron
	We Are the Boys
	Cosmic Dancer
	Virginia Plain
	Personality Crisis
	Satellite of Love
	Diamond Meadows
	Bitter's End
	Baby's On Fire
	My Unclean
	Bitter Sweet
	20th Century Boy
	Dead Finks Don't Talk
	Gimme Danger
	Tumbling Down
	Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)
	Needle In the Camel's Eye (Brian Eno)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Hot One (Shudder to Think)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	20th Century Boy (Placebo)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	2Hb (The Venus In Furs)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	T.V. (Eye Wylde Rattz)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Ballad of Maxwell Demon (Shudder to Think)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The Whole Shebang (Grant Lee Buffalo)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Ladytron (The Venus In Furs)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	We Are the Boys (Pulp)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Virginia Plain (Roxy Music)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Personality Crisis (Donna Mathews & Teenage Fanclub)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Satellite of Love (Lou Reed)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Diamond Meadows (T.Rex)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Bitter's End (Paul Kimble & Andy Mackay)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Baby's On Fire (The Venus In Furs)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Bitter-Sweet (The Venus In Furs)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Velvet Spacetime (Carter Burwell)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Tumbling Down (The Venus In Furs)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Needle In the Camel's Eye (Brian Eno)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Bitter's End (Paul Kimble & Andy Mackay)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Baby's On Fire (The Venus In Furs)	Carter Burwell: Performer

User reviews

Elizabeth Jones

6/10

The songs in the soundtrack are not just background music, but integral pieces that help drive the emotional and narrative arcs of the film.

Ashley Walker

1/10

Some of the musical choices in Velvet Goldmine come across as forced and cliché, lacking the authenticity and raw energy that characterized the era it is trying to depict.

Dorothy Roberts

2/10

The music chosen for the film often feels disconnected from the narrative, making it difficult for viewers to fully immerse themselves in the story.

William Phillips

6/10

The covers of classic glam rock songs in the soundtrack are skillfully reimagined and bring a fresh perspective to the genre.

Nancy Hall

5/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the spirit of rebellion and self-expression that defined the glam rock movement of the 1970s.

Steven Jones

5/10

The soundtrack of Velvet Goldmine captures the essence of the glam rock era with its vibrant and eclectic mix of songs.

Joseph Jones

9/10

The way the soundtrack weaves together the fictional persona of Maxwell Demon with the real-life struggles and triumphs of artists like David Bowie and Iggy Pop is both clever and emotionally resonant. It adds depth and complexity to the narrative, making the music an integral part of the film's impact and staying power.

Emily Martinez

5/10

Overall, the music in Velvet Goldmine is a standout element that elevates the film and leaves a lasting impression on the audience.

Laura Wright

6/10

The soundtrack of Velvet Goldmine is a testament to the power of music to shape identity and inspire personal transformation.

Elizabeth Thomas

5/10

The original songs in the soundtrack, such as those performed by the character Maxwell Demon, are particularly captivating and add depth to the storyline.

Jennifer Anderson

6/10

The music in Velvet Goldmine perfectly complements the visual aesthetic of the film, creating a truly immersive experience for the audience.

Mary Rodriguez

4/10

The soundtrack of Velvet Goldmine fails to capture the essence of the 70s rock scene in London, with many of the songs feeling generic and uninspired.

Robert Carter

5/10

The music in Velvet Goldmine strikes a perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation, honoring the past while pushing boundaries.

Joseph Jones

9/10

The soundtrack of Velvet Goldmine perfectly captures the essence and evolution of the glam rock era in London during the early 1970s. The music transports me back in time, immersing me in the raw energy and rebellious spirit of the era.

Michael Brown

9/10

Each track in the soundtrack is a masterful blend of rock, pop, and glam influences, reflecting the eclectic and boundary-pushing nature of the characters in the film. The songs not only enhance the storytelling but also stand on their own as powerful pieces of music that I find myself listening to on repeat.